| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scout (Explorer). |
| 1 |
22 |
Psychologically damaged by Jay Alardice's time in the scouts. |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Navy (Line/Crew) with the new title Crewman. |
| 2 |
25 |
Commanding officer takes an interest in Jay Alardice's career. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Navy (Line/Crew) rank 1 with the new title Able Spacehand. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Navy (Line/Crew). |
| 3 |
28 |
Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Navy (Line/Crew) rank 2 with the new title Petty Officer, 3rd class. |
| 4 |
30 |
Voluntarily left Line/Crew |
| 4 |
30 |
Failed to qualify for Field Researcher (Scholar). |
| 4 |
30 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 4 |
32 |
Spend time with an alien race. Gain a contact. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 5 |
38 |
Moved to a new world. |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 2. |
| 6 |
38 |
Voluntarily left Wanderer |
| 6 |
38 |
Failed to qualify for Corporate (Citizen). |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |